NZXT T120 RGB 120mm PWM RGB Single Tower CPU Air Cooler (White)

NZXT mainly gives compatibility information with various CPU sockets and does not say much about wattage. The performance of the cooling device depends on lots of things, such as heat output from the CPU plus airflow in the system. But from what can be guessed from the information provided by NZXT, the design of the cooler with the 4 conductive copper heat pipes with Direct Contact technology allows maximum thermal transfer. So definitely, it will work on the modern CPU. To find out if a particular CPU will work with it, it is fairly good to check the NZXT website to see if it is listed as compatible. 

The NZXT T120 RGB uses the F120 RGB fan, which has a specified range of 500-1800 ± 300 RPM. The fan speed is thus able to be dynamically adjusted between the two extremes to balance cooling performance against noise levels while allowing for a certain level of adjustment depending on CPU thermal output.

NZXT talks about socket compatibility and the cooler's cooling performance in everyday terms, rather than putting a specific number on a TDP rating. This cooler is designed for a very large range of CPUs in the compatibility list of its socket (Intel: 1700, 115X & 1200. AMD: AM5 & AM4). To know just how well it handles a certain TDP, we can look at reviews by independent people for that cooler.

The NZXT T120 RGB is a PWM fan (Pulse Width Modulation). The fan can then vary its speed according to the temperature of the CPU in a very fine-tuned and dynamic process thanks to a PWM control signal. Such a speed control scheme is far more efficient from an operational viewpoint as compared to simpler DC fans.

The NZXT T120 RGB 120mm is an air cooler for single-tower CPUs. This kind of design uses a single heatsink tower with cooling fins, a standard and effective design for many CPU cooling purposes.

Being an air cooler, the NZXT T120 RGB does not possess a "radiator" in the way a liquid cooler would. It possesses a heatsink. Relevant dimensions are: 120mm Width, 66mm Depth, 159mm Height. The dimensions of this heat sink are what matter most to the end-user.

Yes, the NZXT T120 RGB is provided with a gram of NZXT High-Performance Thermal Paste, which ensures that there is the right transfer of heat from the CPU to the cooler base for better cooling.

The NZXT T120 RGB is meant to offer excellent thermal performance in a really compact form. It's developed for mainline, not totally high-end, CPUs; and the fun added feature of having RGB customizable is something that a lot would like to have. For extreme overclocking with high-end CPUs, I would suggest liquid cooling instead. For the average person, the T120 RGB is good enough.

Noise levels of the F120 RGB fan are rated between 17.2 and 27.5 dBA. Using fluid dynamic bearing and fan design emphasizes a balance between airflow and noise-efficient operating standards. Noise is, of course, subjective, but it's best to be tried, as NZXT considered this when designing their cooler.

The NZXT T120 RGB has a dimension of 120 x 66 x 159 mm (Width x Depth x Height). With these dimensions, you can also be sure about the compatibility of the cooler with your PC case and any other components.